It’s been quite some time since digital assistants hit the scene. Siri popularized the program with her iconic voice and ease of use. Apple revolutionized the concept with voice recognition and location services that allowed Siri to see where you were and remembered what you said. Responses weren’t a lifeless robotic voice, but a human one. You could change her name, her gender, her language all with the touch of a button or by telling her to. Siri kept reminders, suggested locales for eating, shopping, having fun or whatever you are looking for at the time. She could call anyone in your contact list as well as dialling any foreign number.

Microsoft is continuing to prove to be quite a contender for longtime tech rival, Apple. Apple, on the other hand is receiving threats left and right from fellow tech companies. In the last year, we have seen considerable improvements from a variety of companies, who have all seem to have gotten on the road to perfection in terms of one…